Boys on the Side
A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.
6.4(265) 1995-02-03 115 minComedyDrama
After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.
DirectorHerbert Ross
ProducerArnon Milchan
ProducerSteven Reuther
ProducerHerbert Ross
Original Music ComposerDavid Newman
WriterDon Roos
Cast & characters
Whoopi Goldberg
as Jane Deluca
Mary-Louise Parker
as Robin
Drew Barrymore
as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaughey
as Abe Lincoln
James Remar
as Alex
Billy Wirth
as Nick
Anita Gillette
as Elaine
Dennis Boutsikaris
as Massarelli
Estelle Parsons
as Louise
Amy Aquino
as Anna
Stan Egi
as Henry
Stephen Gevedon
as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Amy Ray
as Indigo Girl
Emily Saliers
as Indigo Girl
Jude Ciccolella
as Jerry
Gedde Watanabe
as Steve
Jon Seda
as Pete
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Mimi Toro
as Carrie
Lori Alan
as Girl with Attitude
Mary Anne McGarry
as Dr. Newbauer
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Michael Storm
as Tommy
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Danielle Shuman
as Young Robin
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Julian Neil
as Nightclub Owner
Niecy Nash
as Woman at Diner
